Force Design Analyst and Messaging Specialist

Title:

Force Design Analyst and Messaging Specialist

KBR Corporation is seeking a highly skilled and motivated candidate to provide support to the Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC) as a Force Design Analyst and Messaging Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO. 

The perfect candidate will have a strong background in strategic planning, space force design, studies and analysis, and communications ability to convey complex ideas in a manner that is consumable by your average operator as well as congressional staffer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, coordinate, and maintain Chief of Space Operations Force Design. This is a strategic planning document presenting an architecture of recommended space systems to counter projected foreign threat capabilities and includes recommended performance parameters across specific space systems. Update the Force Design periodically throughout the year and conduct a formal annual coordination cycle of the Force Design.
• • Base the Force Design on quantitative and qualitative technical analysis to support recommendations.
• Provide technical leadership as an Analysis and Assessment SME, leveraging systems engineering principles, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and performance metrics to assess mission effectiveness and inform decision-making; synthesize and translate complex technical analyses into compelling messaging, visualizations, graphics, and presentation materials for technical and senior leadership audiences.
• Assist in USSF/SWAC strategic planning, requirements analysis, and architecture development using analytic methods across multiple space missions. Conduct space-related studies and analysis to evaluate current and projected space forces, conduct capability gap analysis, and leverage available intelligence to support the recommendation of future USSF architectures and space weapons systems. 
• Apply knowledge of existing, planned, and programmed USSF capabilities, including, but not limited to, command, control and communication (C3); data transportation and data management; position, navigation, and timing/NAVWAR; space domain awareness; missile warning, tracking, and defense; environmental monitoring; intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance; counterspace; and logistics and sustainment. 
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies and methodologies into space architectures. 
• Assess proposed changes to USSF infrastructure and architecture to ensure that proposed future constellations and system-of-systems are architecturally sound, meet requirements and standards, strategies and guidance, and are maintainable.
• Perform mission unique trade space analysis for on-orbit and associated ground systems.  These trades space analyses include, but are not limited to, quantitative analysis of system upgrades and enhancements.
• Present results of multi-factor optimization balancing system performance factors from multiple missions.
• Trace, document, and coordinate USSF space system requirements. 
• Shape annual planning deliberations and planning choice selection. Formalize mission and system performance parameters into formal requirements.
• Maintain rigorous configuration control and attention to detail across analytical studies, ensuring consistency, traceability, and integrity of assumptions, inputs, methodologies, and results across multiple analysis versions and related efforts.
• Develop and tailor compelling, data-driven messaging that effectively communicates the strengths, tradeoffs, and operational value of proposed force design Courses of Action (COAs) to diverse stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Apply Space policy and doctrine to inform analytical framework and model design, while identifying doctrinal or policy gaps, inconsistencies, and emerging requirements that impact force design assessments.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Delta 10, Delta 4, Program Analysis and Evaluation (PA&E) organizations, CAPE, and other stakeholders to ensure analytical approaches, assumptions, and recommendations are aligned with operational, doctrinal, and strategic priorities.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this position, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• Experience in providing strategic advice, technical guidance, analysis and recommendations for mission and program challenges.
• Experience with space operations or space acquisition, specifically in missile defense and missile warning.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely using styles and techniques appropriate to the audience.
• Ability to create presentations (PowerPoint) to convey complex ideas and technical data in a consumable manner.
• MA/MS degree in a technical field (or 10+ years experience).

Desired:

• Previous experience at SWAC or on a HHQ, Joint Staff, or CCMD staff is highly desired.
• Previous experience with PPBE, JCIDS, or J/A/S/G-8 experience.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

$140,000 - $180,000

This range is for Colorado only.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.